Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for New Jersey for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The New Jersey trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The New Jersey fuel permit is valid for 96 hours.
New Jersey trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 96 hours |
Trip and fuel permits are resold on the MVC's behalf by MVC-approved permit vendors.
Do you need a New Jersey trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for New Jersey when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for New Jersey, and a temporary fuel permit when it has no IFTA licence. The fuel permit applies when the total weight or the registered weight is over 11,797 kg (26,000 lb), or when the truck or tractor has more than 2 axles; the weight that triggers a trip permit can differ by state. You can order the two permits together or separately.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your New Jersey permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Jersey state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in New Jersey? See New Jersey oversize / overweight permits.
New Jersey trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a New Jersey trip permit valid?
A New Jersey trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a New Jersey fuel permit valid?
A New Jersey temporary fuel permit is valid for 96 hours.
How much does a New Jersey trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Jersey state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states